Competing in the country fair became a wonderful addition to our homeschool art program, and helped my kids learn to win and lose. I entered too so I could display the traits I was trying to teach.
Laura Sowdon
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Burnt out on field trip ideas? There may be some amazing things to see and do if you look more local and smaller in scale.
ARFID is an eating disorder that is prevalent in those with ADHD and autism. It can occur in children as young as 2 and can be very serious.
Summer Camps come in all shapes and sizes. And they can be a great way to shake up your kid’s routine. It can be a great learning experience.
If you have never kayaked before, I highly recommend it. It is easy, fun, and has some amazing hidden benefits.
Without a doubt, children benefit from exposure to the “arts.” In schools, this is often limited to music or painting. But dancing is great for kids, too.
ADHD students need to move to learn best. Not all movement has the same impact. Some movement is more helpful than others. But what does that mean in practice?
We have an epidemic of kids dying directly and indirectly from bullying. I think there is one thing, in particular, that we need to take a hard look at.
Cooking is one of my favorites activities to do with kids. There are some ways to change it up to make it more interesting as part of your summer fun.
Finding the right balance between homeschooling and a career is a difficult task. And every family does it a bit differently.